Columbia Occupational Therapy Fall Info Sessions & Class Visits

 

The Columbia University Programs in Occupational Therapy offer an entry level Masters Program as well as an accelerated MS/OTD program for our students and a part time online Post-Professional OTD program for working occupational therapists.   Students who are interested in learning more about our entry level program can attend one of our virtual information sessions or sign up to sit in on an in person class on campus in New York City.   Sign up for a 1:1 meeting with an admissions officer to answer any questions you have about the program. Our application for Fall 2025 admission is now open on OTCAS.

Online Information Sessions Click on each date to RSVP to an information session.  All times are EST. September 10, 2024 at 1:00 PM September 26, 2024 at 1:00 PM October 7, 2024 at 8:00 PM October 29, 2024 at 3:00 PM November 12, 2024 at 1:00 PM November 21, 2024 at 8:00 PM December 5, 2024 at 3:00 PM December 16, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Sit in on a Class Sign up to sit in on selected in person classes this fall and experience being a CUOT student.  Sign up here.

Sign up for office hours with an admissions officer Sign up here.  If the provided times don’t work for you, please reach out to otadmissions@cumc.columbia.edu

If you have a group of students who would like to request a private information session, please reach out to otadmissions@cumc.columbia.edu.  We’d be happy to speak to you!

Email Columbia OT Admissions

Universidad Autónoma de Gudalajara (UAG) School of Medicine

 

Sunday Intensive EMT-B Certification Course (Online/Hybrid) September 1 - December 8, 2024

Title: Intensive Hybrid/Online EMT-B Course

Organization: Yeshiva University EMS Club/AuraPrep

Department: NYS Department of Health and National Registry EMT (NREMT) recognized 

Website: https://forms.gle/6hshDzbyi6Pab1dCA

Hours per week: 8 hours.

Desired Start Date: September 1, 2024

Desired End Date: December 8, 2024

Location: Online / 245 Lexington Ave, New York, NY-10016

Course Fee: $1500 + $28 for State Exam (if not from NY, extra charge of $98 for the NREMT exam)

Description: 

*Classes will be mostly online with five in-person sessions for skills*

You can read here our amazing reviews. 

Fall Intensive Course (Sunday only) (Y#41):

• 9/1-10/27  (Zoom sessions 1pm-5pm)
• In-person sessions will be from 11/3-12/8. Practical State Exam 12/8.
  
• Location will be at the YU midtown Manhattan campus located at 245 Lexington Avenue, or at our satellite location on Broadway*
• *Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, the dates and place are subject to change
• Upon successful completion of the course, you'll get an EMT-B license from the NYS-DOH and BLS (CPR) by the AHA. You will also be eligible to take the national online NREMT exam in order to become nationally certified and practice in your home state.

Qualifications: Must be 17 years old. No need to be a resident or have a driver's license.

Application Instructions:

Please fill out this form if you are interested:
https://forms.gle/6hshDzbyi6Pab1dCA

Flyer: https://forms.gle/6hshDzbyi6Pab1dCA

For any questions or concerns, please reach out to:

Email LearnEMT@gmail.com, and Bepstei4@mail.yu.edu, or estrassm@mail.yu.edu

Free Virtual Prehealth Symposium Series for Students from FLXSUS

Dear Future Physicians,

The Future Leaders in Surgery Symposium for Underrepresented Students (FLXSUS) is a virtual series designed to bridge the gap between underrepresented undergraduates and surgical fields. Each symposium offers comprehensive exposure to specialties such as orthopedics, neurosurgery, otolaryngology, and plastic surgery.

High school and undergraduate students are highly encouraged to attend. Attendees will have access to extraordinary surgical cases, mentorship from attending faculty, residents, and medical students, and insights into groundbreaking research from renowned leaders. Participants will also receive a certificate and have the opportunity to connect with physicians and peers.

Symposium Dates:
- Plastic Surgery: Oct. 12 (9-3:30 PM EST)
- ENT: Oct. 19 (9-3:30 PM EST)
- Neurosurgery: Oct. 26 (9-3:30 PM EST)
- Orthopedics: Nov. 2 (9-3:30 PM EST)
- In-person: Nov. 16 (9-4 PM EST, Durham, NC)


To join us, please submit an interest application here: http://linktr.ee/FLXSUS (fill out at earliest convenience)

Instagram: @flxsusempower
Please reach out to equityandjustice.nsgy@gmail.com for more information/any questions.

Sincerely,

FLXSUS Executive Team

LMU-SMS-Knoxville PA Program Information Session - September 20, 2024

LMU-SMS-Knoxville PA Program Information Session

When: Friday, September 20, 2024
Where: LMU-SMS Knoxville Campus | 9737 Cogdill Road | Knoxville, TN 37932
Time: 3:00 pm EDT | Early Check-in: 2:30 pm EDT

Register Here

Hosted by the LMU-SMS-Knoxville Physician Assistant Program, this in-person information session provides pre-health profession advisors and students an overview of what the LMU-Knoxville PA Program has to offer and includes information on curriculum instruction, as well as application and admission requirements. Attendees will be offered a tour of our campus facilities at the conclusion of the information session. Attendance is voluntary and not associated with our application and admission process. 

If unable to attend and interested in additional information regarding our Program, please contact us at https://www.lmunet.edu/school-of-medical-sciences/contact-us.

Professionally,

 

Amy S. Reed | Admissions and Community Relations Coordinator LMU-Knoxville Physician Assistant Program PAKnox@LMUnet.edu Lincoln Memorial University School of Medical Sciences Office: 865.338.5685 | Fax: 865.338.5685 9737 Cogdill Road, Knoxville, TN 37932 www.LMUnet.edu

Great Minds in Stem Unlock - Your Future with Our Back to School Discount!

 

As students head back to school, we're offering an exclusive discount to help students invest in their future! Register for the 2024 GMiS Conference by tomorrow, August 23, and save on full student registration with the code BACKTOSCHOOL.  Why Attend the GMiS Conference?  Interactive STEM Workshops: Learn from industry leaders.  Career Fair: Engage directly with Fortune 500 companies and federal agencies.  Hospitality Suites: Network with sponsors.  Graduate School Opportunities: Speak with representatives from top academic institutions.  Special Opportunities for Full Student Registration:  GEM Grad Lab:  Learn how to apply to and succeed in grad school, including funding opportunities.  GMiSTEM Zone Competition: Take on real-world technical challenges, collaborate with peers, and compete for prizes.  Research Poster Competition: Showcase your research and compete with peers.

Don't forget to use the code "BACKTOSCHOOL" with Full Student Registration.

Click here and register today!

Mark your calendars for our Annual Conference. Stay up to date by following us on social media.

August APSA News: Gear Up for a Season of Growth & Learning

Dear , Can you believe the summer is already over? As the newest semester kicks off, we’re here to help you transition smoothly into the fall with our August newsletter, packed with everything you need to stay ahead—upcoming events, webinars, conferences, and even some exclusive discounts just for APSA members. APSA is as committed as ever to supporting physician-scientist trainees at every stage of their journey. Whether you're looking for professional development opportunities or just need a little extra motivation as the school year begins, we've got you covered. Thank you for staying engaged with APSA, make sure to follow us on social media (see links at end of newsletter), and as always, feel free to reach out with any questions, highlights, or feedback at pr@physicianscientists.org. Sincerely, The American Physician Scientists Association (APSA)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Leadership Announcements Upcoming APSA Events Get Involved with APSA Research APSA Member Highlights Additional Physician-Scientist Training Activities Career Center APSA Benefits & Discounts Additional Updates

LEADERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS

2024-2025 Board of Directors We are thrilled to introduce the 2024-2025 Board of Directors! This dynamic and diverse team of physician-scientists and leaders will steer APSA through another year of growth, innovation, and dedication to the advancement of the physician-scientist community.  We would like to extend special recognition to the Chair of the Board, Dr. Dania Daye, MD, PhD. Dr. Daye, an interventional radiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital and a faculty member at Harvard Medical School, brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to the physician-scientist community. Her leadership will be invaluable to APSA during this term.

Reminder: Nominations Are Still Open! There’s still time to recognize those who have made outstanding contributions to APSA or the physician-scientist community. We invite you to submit nominations for two prestigious awards: Founder’s Award: Honors a person or organization for significant contributions to APSA and/or the physician-scientist community. President’s Service Award: Acknowledges an APSA member for extraordinary contributions to the organization over the past year. Nominations are due by September 1, 2024. Self-nominations are encouraged. Award recipients will be invited to attend the 2025 Joint Meeting to accept their awards. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the remarkable achievements within our community! Submit your nomination today: https://www.physicianscientists.org/page/awards

UPCOMING APSA EVENTS

APSA Webinar: "Your Path to the Match - Decoding ERAS"  This Thursday, August 22nd, from 7-8 PM EST Are you an M4 planning to match this Spring?! Well, we will be hosting an invaluable virtual webinar titled "Your Path to the Match: Decoding ERAS." This interactive session will feature a Q&A with ERAS experts from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), providing crucial insights into the MyERAS application process. Attendees will gain knowledge about recent content changes, program signals, and ongoing support efforts to help navigate the residency application journey. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding and preparation for the match! To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/APSAWebinars.

APSA Webinar: "Becoming a Pediatrician-Scientist" September 19, from 7-9PM EST If you are considering a career as a pediatrician scientist, the American Physician Scientists Association is supporting you with an interactive session on September 19, at 7-9PM Eastern. This session is geared towards current trainees who are considering pediatric physician-scientists training programs and have questions about navigating this path. A panel of program directors with experience will be available to answer your questions. This session is intended for current trainees, but is open to all students. Anyone can join! Register for FREE at https://tinyurl.com/APSA-Register-9-19. For more information about our sessions, please visit our website: https://www.physicianscientists.org/page/interactive-sessions.

Upcoming Webinars: Mark your calendars for a series of valuable webinars hosted by APSA. On August 22nd, join us for "Your Path to the Match: Decoding ERAS," followed by "Day in the Life of a Physician Scientist" on August 29th. In September, don't miss "Residency Tips and Tricks" on the 12th, and "Becoming a Pediatric Scientist" on the 19th. All sessions begin at 7 PM EST. Register now to secure your spot: https://tinyurl.com/APSAWebinars. These sessions provide an excellent opportunity to learn from experts and gain valuable insights to advance your career. Be sure to take advantage of these offerings to stay informed and prepared for your journey as a physician-scientist.

GET INVOLVED WITH APSA RESEARCH

Attention Trainees on T32 NIH Grants: We are currently enrolled in an important NIH-funded study titled E-STOP (Ending Sexual harassment: Teaching Of Principal investigators) that is currently open to enrollment of T32 PIs. E-STOP is a virtual multi-modal educational intervention aimed at combatting sexual harassment in biomedical research. I hope you’ll consider participating in this intervention as the sexual harassment trainings currently used at most institutions are largely ineffective at changing behavior and are not evidence-based. In addition, pilot data from T32 PIs show PIs do not feel very confident in their ability to respond to sexual harassment and are interested in further education on this topic. Thus, E-STOP responds to this specific need. E-STOP is the first educational program to incorporate recommendations from the literature and the Equal Employment Opportunity Council (EEOC) to include discussions on civility, microaggressions, upstanding, and bias to enable a better work culture. Why is this necessary? Because talking solely about sexual harassment is not enough to stop it from occurring. If you and any members of your program choose to participate, the incentives offered are as follows: up to $300 for Principal Investigators, up to $250 for mentors, and up to $100 for trainees in T32 programs. Additionally, there will be a potential opportunity for trainees to use a portion of the dataset (protecting participants’ confidential data) to conduct secondary analyses after data collection has been completed. As a complimentary service, participants assigned to the control condition will have the opportunity to access the content of the treatment condition after the study is completed. To learn more about the potential benefits of our study, please visit the website or read these articles published by Stanford Medicine and Yale School of Medicine.To enroll in the study click here, and for any questions, please contact the research team at estopstudy@stanford.edu.

APSA MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

Call for Member Highlights: We want to celebrate your achievements! APSA members are encouraged to share their exciting news with us, whether it's a recent publication, being awarded an F30 or F31 grant, or a positive mentorship experience. Your successes inspire our community, and we’d love to feature them in our upcoming newsletters and on our social media platforms. If you wish to be featured, please submit information and materials to pr@physicianscientists.org. Let’s spotlight the incredible work being done by physician-scientist trainees across the nation!

ADDITIONAL PHYSICIAN-SCIENTIST TRAINING ACTIVITIES

Sketchy Webinar: "How to Study Effectively on Rotations" Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 4-5PM PT / 7-8PM ET If you're on rotations, you'll realize that studying with a full clinical schedule is very different from didactics. We're excited to welcome two medical school upperclassmen as they share their secret study tips during core rotations. They'll share example study schedules, key resources and study strategies with the Sketchy Clinical iOS app. A lucky attendee will receive a free 6-month Sketchy subscription! Register: https://info.sketchy.com/webinar/082924-study-on-rotations

Southeastern Medical Scientist Symposium September 21-22, 2024 at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN As you may have seen in our recent email campaign, this year’s Southeastern Medical Scientist Symposium (SEMSS) will be hosted at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, from September 21-22! This is a unique opportunity to join over 250 aspiring physician-scientists from across the country for a weekend dedicated to science and medicine. The symposium will feature a diverse range of workshops, keynote speakers, and ample opportunities to present your own research during both poster and oral presentation sessions. This conference is an excellent platform to connect with fellow trainees and engage with MD/PhD Directors and PSTP/Residency Directors from Vanderbilt, Emory, and UAB. Remember, the deadline for undergraduate travel awards, oral abstracts, and poster abstracts is fast approaching on August 16th. Please note that presenting is not required to attend this conference! For more information, visit southeasternmdphd.org. We appreciate your continued engagement with the physician-scientist community and look forward to seeing you at SEMSS!

CAREER CENTER

Visit the APSA Career Center! Check out our other databases for more training opportunities! PSTP Programs Pre-Medical Research Opportunities Social Sciences and Humanities Training Programs External Funding Opportunities

APSA BENEFITS & DISCOUNTS

LIMITED TIME DISCOUNT! Exciting News for APSA Members! Between August 16 - August 25, 2024, Jaanuu is offering an exclusive deal just for APSA Members! For a limited time, you can enjoy an additional 10% off on top of their existing discount, giving you a total of 35% off your purchase. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to save on your next purchase. To take advantage of this fantastic deal, be sure you're logged into your APSA account to access the instructions on how to redeem the discount.

As always, APSA members receive exclusive access to our Grant Writing Hub containing grant writing resources and examples of awarded F30/F31s, Interactive Session Recordings, Discounts from our partners, and more! Log in to explore all of your APSA benefits.

ADDITIONAL UPDATES

Update Your APSA Member Profile We want to know your training stage and specialty interest to help APSA better serve your needs!! Sign-in on the upper right hand corner of the page to update your member profile information on our website today!   Improve the APSA Website We would love to hear your feedback on changes to our website that would improve your experience as an APSA member. Please fill out the single question survey to help us! Submit as many suggestions as you would like. Here is the link to APSA's website.

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